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also syphon
1
as in to pump
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
I let the stranded motorist siphon some of my gas so he could be on his way
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2
as in to funnel
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
investigators discovered that the so-called charitable organization was siphoning funds for personal use
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Recent Examples of siphon
Billions in international aid have been funneled into Gaza, only to be siphoned off by Hamas for tunnels used by terrorists and rockets rather than schools or hospitals.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Scientists say the delta, a critical ecosystem, is collapsing due to drought and water being siphoned off for agriculture and cities.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
For its part, Korea Zinc argues Young Poong hopes to siphon off cash from the company, and that MBK has little experience running a smelter.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 20 Jan. 2025
In Nevada, Wisconsin, and Michigan, Trump won but Democrats won their Senate races — not only by less than 50% but less than the number of votes siphoned off by a conservative third-party candidate.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Scientists say the delta, a critical ecosystem, is collapsing due to drought and water being siphoned off for agriculture and cities.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
For its part, Korea Zinc argues Young Poong hopes to siphon off cash from the company, and that MBK has little experience running a smelter.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 20 Jan. 2025
In Nevada, Wisconsin, and Michigan, Trump won but Democrats won their Senate races — not only by less than 50% but less than the number of votes siphoned off by a conservative third-party candidate.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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Preview Robert De Niro's Netflix thriller 'Zero Day' is a starry but dull dud: Review Patrick Schwarzenegger is 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout, and dad Arnold is pumped Donnie Wahlberg is heading to 'Blue Bloods' Boston spinoff Ralph Macchio and William Zabka were 'Karate Kid' rivals.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Instead of oil, though, the wells will pump close to 1.7 million gallons a day of hot water from deep underground.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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You’ll be funneled into a three- or five-year repayment plan, making monthly payments to your creditors.—
Sacramento Bee,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Wednesday that Kyiv would be funneling half of the revenues from future natural resources projects into the fund, with money being reinvested in more developments.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The swamp is not being drained; it’s being filled with more water than the Panama Canal.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Reed drained a hole-in-one at the 'Watering Hole,' which sent fans into a frenzy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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In an exclusive campaign video shared with PEOPLE, directed and shot by Charlotte Wales, Hewson dons a variety of sultry ensembles, from a black lace one-piece to a sheer lace bra.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Shrek veterans Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon direct, along with Minions: The Rise of Gru co-director Brad Ableson.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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The lagoon was last dredged in the winter of 2020-21, when about 300,000 cubic yards of sand were removed and piped onto the beach.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Its filtration method makes for a strong, balanced, and piping hot cup of coffee.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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Join 2 others in the comments View Comments There, the robot will attempt to detect ice before hopping back out of the crater and transmitting data back home.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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And vaccinated patients tend to have milder symptoms and are less likely to transmit the virus to others.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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